The Impact of International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses: Experience and Outcome Differences for Full IB Diploma Earners vs. Non-Diploma Earners in an Urban School in the US.

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Abstract

This session presents the differences in educational outcomes of high school (HS) students who participated in the IB program and earned diplomas compared to those who participated in the IB Program but did not earn the full diploma. Academic data from 256 participants were collected. 122 participants completed an online survey, and 12 participated in interviews. The results revealed the educational outcomes for diploma and non-diploma earners were similar. Diploma earners had significantly higher ACT scores. However, students who participated in the IB program had significantly higher academic success than other students. Even students who did not earn the IB diploma had higher academic scores than other students at this school, state, and even at the federal level.

Authors

• Nilufer Guler, Jacksonville State University

• Chris Jennens, Kansas City Public Schools